Proposed amendment is not clear on what will replace public notice in a newspaper. I believe a durable and easily accessible non-digital record of public notice should be maintained.
I support modernization of government notice requirements, but I do not support reducing public awareness or public participation. Eliminating newspaper publication requirements and relying more heavily on online notices may make it more difficult for some residents, particularly kūpuna and those with limited internet access, to remain informed about County government activities.
Before changing long-standing notice requirements, the Council should demonstrate that alternative methods will increase public engagement rather than reduce it. Transparency is not achieved simply by posting information online; it is achieved when residents actually receive and understand the information.
These positions create a consistent theme: oppose expansion of spending authority, dedicated funds, and administrative control; support accountability, measurable outcomes, and public oversight.
Proposed amendment is not clear on what will replace public notice in a newspaper. I believe a durable and easily accessible non-digital record of public notice should be maintained.
Testimony received from GREAT Committee as of 11:20 a.m.
I support modernization of government notice requirements, but I do not support reducing public awareness or public participation. Eliminating newspaper publication requirements and relying more heavily on online notices may make it more difficult for some residents, particularly kūpuna and those with limited internet access, to remain informed about County government activities.
Before changing long-standing notice requirements, the Council should demonstrate that alternative methods will increase public engagement rather than reduce it. Transparency is not achieved simply by posting information online; it is achieved when residents actually receive and understand the information.
These positions create a consistent theme: oppose expansion of spending authority, dedicated funds, and administrative control; support accountability, measurable outcomes, and public oversight.